BEC中级听力

BEC Vantage
Listening
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Overview of BEC Listening Papers
BEC Preliminary BEC Vantage
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4 parts
30 questions
About 40 minutes including transfer time
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Activity — Predicting
suggest possible words to complete the message
Look at the note below You will hear a man calling his office
the words heard (i.e. no grammatical manipulation required). A range of standard English accents is used, including: British, American, Canadian, Australian/New Zealand, South African British and American accents are most frequently used.
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Part One Note-completion/Gap-filling
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Listening for specific information Short, written answers required (up to three
words) Word(s), number or letters required Names spelt out must be correctly spelt. Language processing required Answers always in the order they are heard. Candidates write the exact word hear. (no

【BEC中级真题听力】第四辑Test2【BEC中级真题听力】第四辑Test 2 - Part 1 Conversation 1 Hints:TomBillcolumn Along-term01:14 处的语气词Ah不用写英式拼写对话人之间以换行区分Hi, Tom here. Could I speak with Bill? Sorry, he's out. Can I take a message? Thanks. It's about some queries Bill had about the balance sheet I prepared. Which balance sheet exactly? The one for the last financial year? Actually, it was the one for the last quarter. OK, got that. There were several things Bill wanted to check. Firstly, he asked about the liabilities figures. He thought the figures in column A might be for current liabilities, but in fact those figures indicate the long-term ones. OK, I've got that. What next? The assets figures. He wondered exactly what they cover.1/ 8Actually, I've put the current assets there, but I've still got to workout the fixed assets and the intangible assets before I include them. Thanks. Anything else? One last thing. Also about assets. Bill wasn't sure what the figures in brackets in section four refer to. He thought they might represent average figures for the last two years or something like that. In fact, they show losses over tha【BEC中级真题听力】第四辑Test 2 - Part 1 Conversation 2 Hints:GeorgeKristoffMelbournehowever; instead英式拼写Hi, George. This is Kristoff calling from Australia. It's about the contract negotiation for constructing the factory in Melbourne. Our client doesn't want to agree the date for the completion of the second stage, even though it was accepted when we put in our tender. We specified that we couldn't complete in less than six months. Now they're saying they want itbrought forward a month. This is a problem, because they want2/ 8to put in a penalty clause which states that for every week we are late, we have to pay three per cent of the total cost. I can't agree to this at all. We're already using our best technical employees, and the only way we can complete in five months is if we use more unskilled staff right from the beginning, which'll mean a substantial investment which we hadn't budgeted for. There's one incentive, however; instead of the usual bonus, we'll be awarded the contract for their next project if we can meet their new deadline.t period. Thanks. I'll pass all that on.【BEC中级真题听力】第四辑Test 2 - Part 1 Conversation 3 Hints:Joe FischerWilmae-commercemorning - he’llOK - anythingYes - when英式拼写对话人之间以换行区分Hello. Joe Fischer speaking. Joe, it's Wilma here. Can I have3/ 8a word with you about the e-commerce website? Of course. How did the interviews go? Well, we recruited an excellent business analyst this morning - he'll join the team in a week or so. There's still a gap for a software engineer, though, and we'll have to fill that as soon as possible. I'll ask around and see if anyone is able to transfer from other projects. Thanks. Also, do you think you could produce a report for senior management by the end of the week? They'd like an idea of the timing of the project. No problem. What else should I include? Let us know exactly what hardware you'll need. The budget already allows for that. OK - anything else? Yes - when you describe the project, would you make sure you spell out the objectives in clear, straightforward language? Certain members of the Board have their doubts that it will bring about the results we promised. OK.【BEC中级真题听力】第四辑Test 2 - Part 3Hints:Healthway plc,Chief Executive, Lynne Trencher,Robert Henlow,well-loved4/ 8town-centrehigh-marginout-of-townChief Executive, Charles Hamilton,downside: veryITover-optimisticdid: heHm.large-store英式拼写对话人之间以换行区分Next week, Healthway plc, the health and beauty chain, gets a new Chief Executive. Here's our reporter, Lynne Trencher, to tell us why many people regard the job as one of the most difficult in retailing. Hello, Lynne. Hello. No, it isn't an enviable position. Robert Henlow, Healthway's new CEO, is taking control of a company which may have been a well-loved and trusted retail brand for many years, but its core business is mature, and successive managements simply haven't come up with a winningformula to deliver dynamic sales growth. And the shareholders5/ 8see Henlow as Healthway's last chance. The company faces stiffcompetition, doesn't it? That's right. In fact, most town-centre health and beauty chains are feeling the pinch, with few planning to expand. Unlike food, it's a high-margin business, which gives supermarkets, particularly those on out-of-town sites, scope to sell similar products for considerably less. Even the development of online shopping hasn't yet outweighed the convenience of out-of-town sites. Robert Henlow is coming from a company with a very different sort of culture from Healthway, isn't he? Yes, he's moving from a firm that's very open, with plenty of staff coming in from other companies, or indeed industries. Healthway, on the other hand, has a culture where people join the group and either leave quickly, or not until they retire. It's famous for breeding its own managers, and outsiders have traditionally not been welcomed. Healthway's financial strategy has been criticised in recent years, I believe. Under the last Chief Executive, Charles Hamilton, Healthway concentrated on the bottom line, with the aim of supporting the share price. Even the one acquisition that the company made had that same goal. But this strategy had its downside: very few improvements were made within the business,so their IT, for instance, is now several years out of date. Wasn't it6/ 8Charles Hamilton who started Healthway's beauty treatmentcentres? Yes, almost his first major action as Chief Executive was to set up a separate chain of stores that, in addition to selling health and beauty products, provided massage and other treatments. This ran alongside the existing stores. But even at the outset, few investors were taken in by his over-optimistic forecasts, and the doubters were proved right. Just before he left the company, he closed the centres and admitted his mistake. Hamilton also made drastic staffing changes, didn't he? He certainly did: he slimmed down the head office, he undertook a complete overhaul of the top management team and tidied up the company's international operations. Of course, there was a danger that in changes on that scale, mistakes would be made and the company would lose individuals, or even whole departments, that it needed. He managed to avoid that, but he was quite unable to communicate the reasons behind the changes, so he created an enormous amount of ill will. Hm. Has Robert Henlow announced any plans yet? When he starts work next Monday, he'll find a report from consultants, advising the disposal of several underperforming stores that are too small everto do well. However, they do think the current total should be7/ 8maintained, which would be achieved by ploughing money into more profitable large-store formats. Even though this means adding to the payroll, the consultants say the increased profitability will make it worthwhile. So, all in all, it's quite a challenge for Robert Henlow. It certainly is, not least because he's never run a quoted company of this size before, and he's one of the youngest chief executives of a business like this. He's taking a huge step from his previous position, though at least the health and beauty sector isn't entirely new to him. He's not going to find it at all easy to tackle all Healthway's problems. Lynne, thank you.8/ 8。

BEC中级真题（第二辑）答案及听力原文Test 1ReadingPart 11 C2 A3 B4 D5 A 6.B 7 CPart 28 D 9 C 10 E 11B 12 FPart 313 D 14 A 15 C 16 B 17.B 18.CPart 419B 20 A 21 D 22 A 23 C 24 C 25 D 26 A 27 B 28 C29 D 30 B 31 C 32 B 33 BPart534 ITSELF 35 IN 36 CORRECT 37。

WHILE 38 SEEN 39 FROM40 CORRECT 41 THOSE 42 FOR 43 WITH 44 THAT45 CORRECTWritingPart 1To: P. JonesFrom: Luisa GambonDate: 21 November 2002Subject: LatenessMr Jones，I have noticed that you often arrive late for work， especially on Monday mornings。

As your colleagues are starting to complain about that, you understand that unless this habit changes, I will take disciplinary action against you。

Come and see me tomorrow at 9 a.m。

in my office。

Thank youPart 2Report on customer complaintsINTRODUCTIONThis report has the purpose of presenting the reasons for customer complaints in 2002. FIELDINGSThe customer complaints received in 2002 were 300 in January. Then they increased to 540 in February because of the computer system's breakdown。

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I have a rather timely matter to discuss withA: Can you tell me what it's about? I can make a note of it, so Nelson is aware and prepared when he returns yourB: Yes, please let him know I would like to discuss the Girard case withDialogue 2A: Would you like to have something to drink?B: Yes, please, that would be very Do you have any hot coffee?A: I'm sorry, we don't have any Would tea to be all right?B: Yes, that would beA: Is there anything else that I can offer for you? Would you like some light refreshments?B: No, no, Actually, I'll just have some tea if that is not too much I had a very late and very large lunch, so I don't expect to eat anything else for the remainder of theA: I know you're probably off your jet lag, but I'm wondering what time we should set for our budget What time are you available tomorrow for our meeting?B: Don't worry about I'll try to hit the sack a little early tonight and I'll be fine by the time tomorrow I have a meeting early on, and I should be available at 11 o'BEC商务英语中级听力练习第五篇graduation announcements 毕业典礼请柬Have you ordered your graduation announcements?about 埋怨How come Michael’s always groaning about something?lecturer 客座教授The only person who understood the guest lecturer was the送的东西A: What a gorgeous It must have cost aB: Not at It’s adown 易如反掌Lee won the chess match handsa way with 擅长Bonnie really has a way withhad it with 处于I’ve had it with being sick in I’ve read most of these magazines head and shoulders above 高出很多In computer Susan is head and shoulders above the rest ofhit the spots 特殊好This lemonade sure hits thehold the grudge 记仇A: I wish I hadn’t hurt Mary’s feelings like You know I never meant B: The great thing about Mary is that she doesn’t hold theBEC商务英语中级听力练习第六篇I have seen worse 我见过更糟的in advance 提前;同义：before ahead of timeIt’s a really nice But the owners want two-month rent in advance and I just don ’t havein case 万一Let’s take our suits along in case the sun comesin next to no time 马上A: Are you going to be using the copying machine long?B: I’ll be through in next to noin the red 赤字反义：in the blackthe works 正在预备阶段An advanced course in theoretical chemistry is thekeep to oneselfI’m amazed that you still haven’t gotten to know yourkill time 浪费时间what can we do to kill the next 10 hours?leave…up to somebodyWe’ll have to leave the decision up toBEC商务英语中级听力练习第七篇Dialogue 1A: Bryant? Hi, I’m Mike from Florence I’ll glad you made itHow was your flight?B: It was pretty bumpy, also a bit long, all together about 5A: That is a long You had a layover too, is that right? You must be B: Actually I feel quite I was able to sleep on theA: Good! Here, let me help you with your Is it your first time to Seattle? I’d be happy to take you around this city and show you the sights tonight if you’re up toB: That will be very You're tooA: I’ve already made a hotel reservation for you, let's go to the hotel first and drop off your Then, I’d like to have a drink so that we can get better I’ve booked a table at an exclusive restaurant Afterwards, I’ve made arrangements to take you to see the city Seattle’s nightlife can be really quite How does that schedule sound to you?B: Sounds Thank you for yourDialogue 2A: Tom Jones from Lockwood will be coming in this You’ll be going along with the driver to pick him up at the airport when his plane comes in from Remember, he is one of our most important I want you to give him the red-carpetB: Do you want me to drop him off at the hotel, or do I have to keep him amused this evening as well?A: What do you think? I want you to treat him like a Take him toone of the fancy restaurants Afterwards, you can follow up with a B: How much is my entertainment budget then?A: Just not exceed $800B: Don’t I’ll give him the VIP Jeeze, I really don’t enjoy myself when I’m entertainingA: Well, it’s your job, isn’t it? Try to have a more positive attitude, it’s not as bad as you make it out to Hey, while you’re at it, why don’t you invite him to play golf this Saturday as well?B: No Anything to keep managementBEC商务英语中级听力练习第8篇Dialogue oneM: Can you have the briefs from the Anderson firm's lawyer on my desk by tomorrow There are quite a few very time sensitive matters with this I'm afraid I can't wait anyF: Getting those Anderson briefs has been harder than you can I have tried to contact their lawyer many But every time I call, his secretary says he’s in a meeting or out of the office or away on I am beginning to think he is trying to avoidM: That's highly He knows if we miss our filing deadline, we don’t stand a chance to compete against them for the Try to get a hold of him Give him a call and see if he can fax them firstF: What if I can't speak to him directly?M: Ask his secretary to fax Its the same Have them faxed over with a copy also faxed to Martin’sF: How do I find Martin’s fax number? Is he in your rollerdesk?M: No, but you can also call their office and ask the secretary to give you their fax I’ll email you their office number laterF: Ok, I'll get on it firstM: Be sure you do, I need those briefs ASAPDialogue twoM:Did you put this morning's faxes on my desk?I'm waiting for some urgent faxes from headquaters,I'm pretty sure they came in last F:Evething that came in the office fax machine last night is all on your desk,but I noticed that some of faxes came through pretty blurred,maybe you take a look at them,if the copy is unreadble,I'll call then and ask them toM:Yeah,you're going to have to call them and get them to be These copies are so I can't make out any of theF:What about that one?M:This one?This one is so light and I can barely read How can that be?F:You know, I think the fax machine is out of I can change the toner That should solve theM:Yes,but this one will have to be refaxed as And look, there'sabout 3 pages It looks like the fax machine ate half of my important faxes,and ones that made it through are so blurred or too They are F:I guess the fax machine is out of paper Don't worry,I'll have someone look at it this afternoon,and in the meantime,I'll have your documents refaxed to our other fax。